Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.2L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
5-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control, shift-hold control
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3623
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3
Second Hip Room (in)
53.8
Front Head Room (in)
38.7
Second Leg Room (in)
34.9
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.6
Front Leg Room (in)
42.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.9
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.8
Track Width, Front (in)
62.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.2
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
107.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0
Height, Overall (in)
56.7
Length, Overall (in)
189.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
258 @ 6200
Displacement
3.2L/196
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
233 @ 5000
Fuel System
PGM-FI
Engine Type
Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.49
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.31
Trans Order Code
NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x .35
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Steering Type
Variable Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P235/45WR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T135/80R16
Front Tire Size
P235/45WR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.07
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.72
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Double-Wishbone
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force...
Dual stage dual threshold front airbags
Front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant position...
Front/rear side-curtain airbags
3-point seat belts
Front seat belt height adjusters, load limiters, pretensioners
Childproof rear door locks
Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system w/traction control
Front/rear crumple zones
Side-impact door beams
Collapsible steering column
Dual stage dual threshold front airbags
Front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant position...
Front/rear side-curtain airbags
3-point seat belts
Front seat belt height adjusters, load limiters, pretensioners
Childproof rear door locks
Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system w/traction control
Front/rear crumple zones
Side-impact door beams
Collapsible steering column
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
70,000
Drivetrain Years
6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
50,000
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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